The fear of witches has been a part of America from the beginning. Yet it is not just a New World occurrence. We begin with the infamous Salem Witch Trials before heading across the pond to discuss The Witches of St. Osyth.

History has taught us that it is common for a group of regular people in any country or colony to turn their fears and anxieties on their neighbors with deadly consequences, yet here we are hundreds of years later, and many still wonder if there were any actual witches among the many who were prosecuted throughout history.

While there is also a profound belief that the devil was behind the dark outcome in these cases, we will leave it to you to decide where you stand when it comes to the guilt of the accused.

Funeral homes and morgues are more than just places for the dead to rest—they're often where the spirits linger. From a grandmother demanding red lipstick from beyond the grave to a child’s heartbreaking call for her father, these real stories from embalmers and morticians will leave you unsettled, and quite possibly in need of a tissue?

Ever stayed at an Airbnb and felt like you weren’t alone? In this episode, we dive into some true horror stories from people who claim that they experienced some peculiar paranormal events that weren't listed in the booking. From strange shadows and weird noises to objects moving on their own, these haunted stays will make you think twice before booking your next getaway.

When the walls themselves seem alive, is it ever truly safe to sleep? We'll see you on the inside for an episode filled with Haunted AirBNB Horror stories!

Ponder, if you will, a creature of myth and Legend born from The Whispers of ancient winds. It is known as the Thunderbird, a colossal bird-like Phantom that soars high above the land, its wings stretching wide like the sky itself.

In the realm of Native American folklore this creature is not just a bird, but a Harbinger of dark storms over time. Tales of this legendary beast have drifted into the modern world leaving behind a trail of curious sightings and strange encounters.

Like Echoes In a Canyon these reports are often dismissed. Hoaxes, they say, or the tricks of nature, but in the shadows of our minds, in the places where reason gives way to wonder the legend of the Thunderbird endures. As you gaze into the stormy Horizon ask yourself this.. Is the Thunderbird a mere figment of folklore, or a glimpse into the unknown?

As you listen to this collection of true Ouija board horror stories, remember: curiosity can be a dangerous thing, and the spirits you reach out to might just reach back. So, settle in, turn down the lights, and prepare yourself for Volume 4 of Tales From the Ouija.

Remember friends, when messing with a Ouija Board, you’re not just asking questions—you’re opening a door. And the thing about doors is, you never really know what’s on the other side.

Welcome, friends, to another chilling journey into the unknown. Tonight, we dive into the world of the Ouija board—a simple piece of wood, or so it seems, that holds the power to unlock doors better left closed. Many have toyed with it, seeking answers from beyond, only to find themselves tangled in something far darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It’s not just a game. It’s a gateway—a portal to forces that can deceive, torment, and haunt long after the board is put away.

As you listen to this collection of true Ouija board horror stories, remember: curiosity can be a dangerous thing, and the spirits you reach out to might just reach back. So, settle in, turn down the lights, and prepare yourself for Volume 4 of Tales From the Ouija.

Remember friends, when messing with a Ouija Board, you’re not just asking questions—you’re opening a door. And the thing about doors is, you never really know what’s on the other side.

This week we're diving into one of the most popular, and mysterious cases of all time when it comes to paranormal phenomena, and the unexplained: The Mothman. Most known for a series of sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, but sightings of this creature have been reported much further back, and countless times since the collapse of the Silver Bridge. Christian takes us on a tour of some of the legends and lore surrounding this elusive entity, and follows it up with some truly unique first hand accounts and sightings of the Mothman.

As we get closer to Halloween, we're going back to some of our favorite topics to touch on. This week we're diving head first into some truly haunting horror stories featuring creepy ghost babies, disembodied footsteps, creepy cleaning ladies, a yogurt demon & possibly one of the freakiest stories we've touched on in a long while…

Folks, welcome back to The Freaky Deaky. Christian never sends me descriptions for the episodes he puts together, and I've got the memory of a walnut, so I can't give you too many specifics about what we get into in today's episode. What I can share, is that Christian begins this episode discussing a very peculiar Sasquatch story from the early days, wherein a legendary group of Choctaw warriors, collide in battle against a race of Cannibal Bigfoot. From there, we dive into a couple other sasquatch stories Christian came across while looking into this episode.

Also, some light housekeeping, Sleep With The Lights On is now available on Spotify (Search - TFD: Sleep With The Lights On)! If you enjoy the show, please consider following it on Spotfiy, and rating it 5-stars. Y'all are the only thing that helps us push the show out to a wider audience, and we're truly so very appreciative of each and every one of you.

Welcome to Sleep Paralysis Horror Stories: Volume 4. Tonight, we delve into the darkest corners of your mind, where sleep paralysis demons lurk and terrifying entities bring horrors the likes of which you could never believe. Imagine waking up paralyzed, your body gripped by an unseen force. You hear distorted whispers, manic clown laughter, and see a looming figure with a triangular head.

Picture two red eyes at your bedroom door, an encounter so frightening it forces your astral body to separate from the physical. Feel the terror of unseen entities breathing raggedly, lurking just out of sight, sucking the lifeforce from your chest, or a 7-foot tall shadow figure pacing your room while you're on the cusp of sleep.

And finally, we encounter the infamous Old Hag, her wrinkled face inches from yours, pressing down on your chest and filling you with dread. These are just a few of the terrifying tales of sleep paralysis we get into in Volume4 of Sleep Paralysis Horror Stories!

Cursed Paintings, Haunted Bunk Beds, A Cursed Necklace, Christmas Tree, and even a Tank Top... These are some of the absolutely wild stories we've got in store for today's episode filled to the brim with haunted items and cursed object stories!

Have you ever purchased, or even worse, been gifted an item that you later believed to be haunted? Well, if not, the stories in this week's episode may convince you to make a quick 180 next time you're about to cross the threshold of your neighborhood antique shop. Some of these stories are so bizarre, that we wondered if they were possibly some form of OCD.

I mean I get the Anguished Man painting being cursed, and I guess I can understand a quilt being cursed, but surely a tank top couldn't be haunted...right? Surely a zen garden couldn't harbor any negative vibes? A plastic Christmas tree?!

The idea that "time is a flat circle" is a pretty wild concept from the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. He basically thought that everything in the universe happens over and over again in an infinite loop. So, every moment you're experiencing right now, you'll live again and again forever. It's like instead of time being a straight line from the past to the future, it's more like a loop where everything keeps repeating.

Imagine time not as something moving forward, but more like a circle. Every moment is both something that's happened before and something that will happen again. This can mess with your head a bit because it suggests that we don't really have free will. If everything is destined to repeat, are we really making choices, or are we just playing out the same scenes over and over?

We're back with Mama Walker in the conclusion of our Dream Interpretation series, where we dive into the potential hidden positive meanings buried within the dreams and nightmares of TFD listeners! Leslie has over 20 years of experience in the field of dream interpretation, and is joining us once again to help dissect the potential hidden nuggets of wisdom that could be lurking just beneath the surface of these night time visions.

In the final installment of our series on the importance of dreams, we focus in on nightmares. Nightmares tend to leave us feeling uneasy upon waking up, but the reality is actually much more optimistic when you interpret the meaning behind these terrifying visions.

We're back with another round of true scary stories from TFD Listeners! After the last couple of off-the-wall episodes, we thought this would be the perfect time for a nice palette cleanser! Who doesn't love first hand paranormal horror stories from our subscribers and listeners?! Huge shout out to every one that submitted your experiences, we appreciate you all! In Volume 8, we've got some terrifying first hand accounts of paranormal listener stories ranging from run-in's with demonic entities, hoodoo spells, life-size guardian Kachina dolls, bathroom ghosts, bigfoot & more!

In this episode, we'll journey through time and across continents, examining intriguing historical accounts and folklore. We'll look at how ancient texts, such as those from Pliny the Elder and Marco Polo, describe dragons in vivid detail. We'll also explore modern sightings and reports of dragon-like creatures, like the Mokele-Mbembe in the Congo and the Dragon of Lake Tianchi in China. These stories, rich with cultural significance, offer a tantalizing glimpse into the past and challenge our understanding of history and science.

Welcome back to the show! This week, we're diving into an eye-opening journey through the fascinating history of dinosaur discoveries and their surprising appearances in ancient art to ask one simple question: Did humans and dinosaurs co-exist? We delve into the origins of how dinosaurs were first identified, starting with Robert Plot's 1677 misidentification of a giant human bone to William Buckland's groundbreaking 1824 description of Megalosaurus. We trace the evolution of paleontology, highlighting key figures like Richard Owen, who coined the term "dinosaur" in 1842, and Gideon Mantell, who discovered Iguanodon, revolutionizing our understanding of these prehistoric giants.

Welcome back to a very special episode of The Freaky Deaky. We made it to 200 episodes! We thought we'd touch on a fan favorite topic for the big 2-0-0, First Hand Accounts of Alien Abductions!In Terror in the Skies, we share some absolutely mind blowing stories of UFO's and alien abductions filled with tales of weird porch swing screen memories, inter-dimensional out of body abductions, and even a pretty wild account of extraterrestrials that terrorized a family, essentially freezing them in time. The kicker? When face to face with these entities, our author shares that they looked eerily similar to Whitley Strieber's "Communion" nearly a decade before the book was even released.

Welcome back, friends! The last time we touched on true and terrifying Dogman Encounters was waaaaaaay back in Episode 5. Seeing as how we are now on episode 199, it seemed like no better time for the return of Dogman!As we're all familiar, Dogman is a cryptid that Christian absolutely cannot wrap his head around. Well, we're hoping that this is the episode that changes his perspective a bit, and "just opens his eyes a little" (It's not.)

Welcome back, fellow spooks and specters, this week we're diving into Volume 3 of Night Shift Horror Stories! This has been one of our favorite series since it last debuted last year, and we've got some truly chilling paranormal experiences. We touch on stories ranging from the illusive Hat Man, and a touchy bar ghost, to haunted hotels and a chilling reminder as to why you should NEVER whistle at night. Do you have any creepy paranormal stories from your time on the night shift? Comment them below, or email them directly to be featured in our Freaky Listener Stories episodes!

Welcome back to the show, friends. While looking into real military paranormal experiences for the 2-part episode we released a few weeks back, we came across an unbelievably large amount of experiences concentrated in Okinawa, Japan. So much so, that we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to some of our favorites. We start off with one of the most infamous, now torn down, hauntings which happened to be a part of Kadena Air Base's officer housing, the notorious Building 2283. From there we dive into some first hand accounts from military personnel stationed in Okinawa itself. We've got a great episode in store for you today. Have you heard any creepy stories from this region before? We'd love to hear them!

Welcome back to the show! This week we're diving into our absolute favorite episodes, Freaky Listener Stories! That's right, we're back to share more of your true and terrifying paranormal experiences. In volume 7, we've got a HEFTY dose of UFO accounts, specifically around Orb type UFO's that harbor what can only be defined as sentient like qualities.We also touch on some stories surrounding sleep paralysis, big red demons, men in black, and other real horror stories! Want to be included in Volume 8?